Even though diabetes is a serious medical condition, it is not uncommon to be denied Social Security disability benefits for this impairment alone. Many times individuals seeking disability can receive a favorable ruling due to a combination of impairments if the diabetes alone does not arise to the listing level.

Indianapolis Social Security Disability Lawyer Scott Lewis often finds that his clients suffering from diabetes mellitus are also experience neuropathy. Clients with neuropathy often complain of numbness & tingling in their feet creating difficulty standing for even short periods and numbness & tingling in their hands that can sometimes result in the inability to grasp and hold items. Most occupations require the use of your hands for even unskilled labor, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) may find that there is no gainful activity that can be performed. The inability to stand for even a short period may limit the disability claimant to sedentary work. Sedentary work may not be attainable by certain disability claimants based on their age, education level, and prior work experience.

If you find that you are experiencing a disabling condition such as diabetes mellitus or any other condition, call Scott Lewis at (317) 423-8888 for a free consultation.